Read the passage and answer the questions
HEALTHY LIVING
Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to their diet, which is often high in
sugars and fats. Another reason is that too many of us spend our evenings gluing to the television, instead of doing
something to keep ourselves fit. Today hectic lifestyles also prevent us from spending as much time as we should
on staying in shape.
Long hours at school and at work don't leave much time for healthy eating. Many kinds of food, such as frozen
meals and canned vegetables, save time but are often unhealthy. Fast food and takeaways are also responsible for
many health problems.
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of exercise is essential. This can be anything from gentle forms
of yoga to body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop health problems is something that
the young and the old should consider. If you don't practice any form of exercise now, it is important for you to
choose one and start today and get in shape!
1. How many people today are overweight?
2. What prevents us from spending as much time as we should on staying in shape?
3. Should the young and the old consider doing exercise every day?
Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to their diet, which is often high in
sugars and fats. Another reason is that too many of us spend our evenings gluing to the television, instead of doing
something to keep ourselves fit. Today hectic lifestyles also prevent us from spending as much time as we should
on staying in shape.
Long hours at school and at work don't leave much time for healthy eating. Many kinds of food, such as frozen
meals and canned vegetables, save time but are often unhealthy. Fast food and takeaways are also responsible for
many health problems.
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of exercise is essential. This can be anything from gentle forms
of yoga to body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop health problems is something that
the young and the old should consider. If you don't practice any form of exercise now, it is important for you to
choose one and start today and get in shape!
1. How many people today are overweight?
2. What prevents us from spending as much time as we should on staying in shape?
3. Should the young and the old consider doing exercise every day?